Running Shoes Buying Guide

These feathery-light New Balance road-running shoes are built for peak performance on race day. They have carbon fiber plates for max propulsion. The foam midsoles provide lots of energy return.
Imported.
View all New Balance Women's Road-Running Shoes| Best Use | Running |
|---|---|
| Running Shoe Support | Neutral |
| Running Shoe Cushioning | Maximum Cushion |
| Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 8 |
| Heel Stack Height (mm) | 40 |
| Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 32 |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Upper | Synthetic/mesh |
| Midsole | Infinion foam; carbon fiber plate |
| Outsole | Blown rubber |
| Weight (Pair) | 10.8 ounces |
| Gender | Women's |
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the 3rd iteration of the super comps that I’ve gotten and they keep being great. They’re comfortable at an easy pace and accelerate quickly. I’m curious to see how they hold up because the top is very light
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Perfect race day shoe, really bouncy and FAST! I really love the lightweight new upper mesh material. I would size about a half size up if you like more toe space.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These feel so fast! Big fan. Bouncy but still supportive. Would recommend sizing up a half size if you have wider feet. Cant wait to race in these!!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Really enjoyed running in these shoes! They were bouncy and had great energy feedback. I have flat feet and they were still really comfortable
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Took these out for a few miles, and found them comfortable and bouncy right out of the box. I wear the 1080s for training runs and did notice these fit a bit smaller, but not quite a full half size down (I had slightly less than a thumb’s width of space in the toe box, so I may just be in between sizes). If you prefer a roomier feel, I’d consider going up half a size from your usual 1080 size. Overall, a solid race shoe and excited to try these for an actual race.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was a very nice shoe. It was light and responsive. Used it for an easy run trial run after a hard workout the day before and lifting that morning- was impressed at how fast I could go with an easy effort. They weren't too slippery in the rain like other super shoes I have run in have been, can't speak to how they'd do racing in the rain though. Did notice the shoe felt like it ran a little smaller than expected.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had the opportunity to test run these shoes on a 4-mile run in Central Park in rainy conditions, and I was very impressed. As a physical therapist, long-course Ironman triathlete, marathon runner, and someone who has trained at high volume year-round for over 30 years, I've run in a lot of performance shoes. These felt incredibly lightweight with a very responsive ride. What stood out most was how stable they felt for a racing shoe. The midfoot support was excellent, and the heel wasn't overly built up, so my stride felt natural. The cushioning was more than I'm used to, but it made for a very comfortable run. I was a little surprised the laces weren't serrated, but they stayed tied without any issues. I also ran through a few shallow puddles in the rain, and my feet stayed dry. This was an excellent first impression, and I'm looking forward to racing in these.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This show is lightweight, fast, and responsive! Good traction even on rainy sidewalks. Mesh upper holds its shape but is flexible enough to be comfortable. I like that you can see my sock color thru the instep of the shoe! Not the most stable hindfoot but very stable thru forefoot push off. I would definite wear these for speed work or race day!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] A very comfortable and reactive shoe, lots of bounce. Personally feeling how propulsive the shoe felt on the first run, I felt that my foot strike might not be the perfect match for the shoe, but maybe I just need more time to get used to it. I’m excited to try more uptempo work in the shoes to see how they react.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Shoes were very light and extremely bouncy. I loved the cushioning under the ball of the foot, and the strong rock helped propel each step forward. Ran in the rain and the shoes stayed grippy and secure, even on wet roadways. Overall a bouncy, light, shoe that’s a lot of fun to run in!


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